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Universal Records is the NUMBER ONE independent record label in the Philippines. Bringing you quality music for the past 30 years, we are home to artists like: Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Jay R, Billy Crawford, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Nina, Ronnie Liang, Gail Blanco, Sam Concepcion. Our band roster includes: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Imago, Silent Sanctuary, Kenyo, Paraluman. We are equally committed to bring you exciting international releases covering various genres like pop, jazz, new age, classical, alternative, indie pop, rock, electronica, dance, r&b, and hip-hop. Name it, we definitely have it!

May 30, 2009

Remember The Name #3 - THIEVES LIKE US

"Thieves Like Us deserve credit for making such a consistently exciting album that's arguably already a contender for electronic album of the year." BBC

"Play Music is a really good album, - varied, consistent and full of surprises... This is one that lasts." Eardrums

"Thieves Like Us finally look set to blow up in a manner deserving of a band who are making some of the most exciting and charrged electronic music around. With so many bands promising so much but
repeatedly failing to deliver, here is a band that has truly paid its dues and is actually worth getting excited about..." Pimp Magazine

THIEVES LIKE US' debut album "Play Music" will be released locally this June by Universal Records!

Check out these links:
Official website: http://www.thieves-like-us
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thieveslikeus
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thieves-Like-Us/10939357157

Chickenfoot's first single "Oh Yeah"



Now airing over NU 107, this is the first single from the upcoming self-titled release by the super group Chickenfoot. More info at http://www.chickenfoot.us/

Album will be released locally this June by Universal Records.

What Is Chickenfoot?



What is Chickenfoot? Chickenfoot are: Sammy Hagar (vocalist, Van Halen), Chad Smith (drummer, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Joe Satriani ("guitar god"), Michael Anthony (bassist, Van Halen).

Watch out for this super group's self-titled album this June, to be released by Universal Records.

May 27, 2009

PITBULL HITS #4 ON BILLBOARD’S HOT 100 CHART WITH RADIO SMASH “I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO)”

Pitbull celebrates a momentous career milestone today as his smash hit “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” peaked on the Billboard Top 100 chart at #4 and on the Soundscan Single chart at #2. It is the only independently released single ranking in the top 10 on either of these charts.
Billboard’s Michael Menachem wrote in his review (4/4/09) of the infectious club anthem, “The clever meshing of reggaeton with Euro dance music signals what looks like a multiformat smash. At the core is an acoustic guitar and a sizzling rhythm, with hot horns in the form of a sample that just keeps on giving: Chicago's ‘Street Player,’ which appeared in the '90s techno hit ‘The Bomb’ by the Bucketheads.”  Italy’s Nicola Fasano vs. Pat-Rich took the sample creating “75, Brazil Street” and then mashed it with Pitbull’s vocals, resulting in the song which sold over 128,000 units this week and 652,000 singles sold overall to date.

Check out the sultry video, which is now in rotation on MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and FUSE, as posted on Ultra Records Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/UltraRecords

Growing up with the works of Cuban poet Jose Marti, Pitbull—also known by his fans as Mr. 305--blends his early lyrical influences with a Miami bass sound. Able to harness the power of spoken word, Pitbull made his debut on the 2002 Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz album "King of Crunk," and hasn’t stopped since. After appearing on The Fast and the Furious soundtrack in 2004, he released his debut album "M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is a Major Issue)" featuring the hit single “Culo” featuring Lil Jon. Pitbull was soon unstoppable, dropping two more albums in two years: "El Mariel" in 2006 and "The Boatlift" in 2007. He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the game including Lil Jon, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Ponce, Rick Ross, Don Omar, Bun B, and Ying Yang Twins.

May 26, 2009

KASKADE LIVE IN MANILA!

One of electronic music's most sought-after emissaries...

KASKADE... Live in Manila!

"Best Resident DJ" - 2008 Club World Awards
"America's Best DJ" - DJ Times magazine
#1 Billboard Hot Dance charts - Sep 2008
"The Best & Up and Coming Artist of 2003" - URB magazine

Catch America's Best DJ as he takes on Manila for a night of world-class house and electronic music only KASKADE can give!

With the release of his newest CD, "Strobelite Seduction," featuring top house favorites such as "Move For Me" (#1 on Billboard's Dance charts on its Sept 2008 issue) and "Angel On My Shoulder" (#5 on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart), KASKADE promises to make each partygoer relish this rare performance on Asian shores, as he plays other popular dance hits such as "Sweet Love," "4AM," "It's You, It's Me," "I Like The Way," and more!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW @ ALL SM TICKETNET OUTLETS -- http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/
or call 911-5555.
Ticket prices:
P525 (pre-selling til Jun 11)
P800 (regular, on-site Jun 12)

More info soon on VIP tables! Plus amazing fireworks during the party!

http://www.kaskademusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/kaskademusic
http://www.smsupermalls.com

JUNIOR BOYS ARE BACK!

Canadian duo Junior Boys are one of the most original electronic pop acts of the 2000s. They are back with their third album "Begone Dull Care", following the critical and commercial successes of "Last Exit" (2004) and "So This Is Goodbye" (2006). Recommended if you're fans of Hot Chip, Cut Copy, Morgan Geist, Erlend Oye, LCD Soundsytem and Scritti Politti.

JUNIOR BOYS' "Begone Dull Care" album will be released locally this June by Universal Records!

Check out these links:
Official website : http://www.juniorboys.net/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/juniorboys

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Junior-Boys/11804616285

May 25, 2009

CHICKENFOOT - The Rock Supergroup Of The Year!

(photography by: Bryan Adams)

CHICKENFOOT are:

SAMMY HAGAR- Montrose founder, solo artist and singer in Van Halen who enjoyed more Top 10 albums and singles than original singer David Lee Roth. JOE SATRIANI- one of the biggest guitar heroes of all time. MICHAEL ANTHONY - founding member of Van Halen, bass player and backing vocalist (of unique high pitch style). He played on all the Van Halen studio albums so far. CHAD SMITH - a real thunder on the drums and a member of one of the biggest Rock groups of the last 20 years with loyal dedicated fans - Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

“Chickenfoot” is a big American Rock album with a rich and powerful sound that was not to be found since at least 10 years. The definitive Hard Rock masterpieces from four musicians who could generate a huge amount of interest even if they were to release a new Rock album as solo artists. Together... they are simply the best Rock band of the year.

CHICKENFOOT's self-titled album will be released locally this June by Universal Records!

Check out these links :
Official website: http://www.chickenfoot.us/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thechickenfoot
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chickenfoot/44512487307
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/iChickenfoot

Remember The Name #2 - CATS ON FIRE

"Don't look now, but one of the best British indie bands of the decade isn't from Britain at all. At least not strictly speaking. Cats On Fire's passport pin them as Finnish nationals, but the band's sophomore set, "Our Temperance Movement", pins the band as long-lost sons of The Smiths, Felt and Pulp. Scandinavian indie-pop traditions be damned, Cats On Fire are the sort of pop act any Anglophile on this side of the Atlantic should be watching." - Aversion.com

CATS ON FIRE's debut album "The Province Complains" and latest album "Our Temperance Movement" will be released locally by Universal Records!

Check out these links :

Official website:
http://www.netikka.net/catsonfire/
Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/catsonfiremusic
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cats-on-Fire/22126166392?ref=ts

VICTORIA'S SECRET MODEL ALINA CONQUERS POP SCENE

Her name is Alina Puscau or simply Alina.

Already famous as one of the world’s most beautiful women, the Victoria’s Secret model and GQ cover girl Alina Puscau is now set for pop stardom with the release of her debut album "Everybody Wants Me". Two months before its release, Alina’s debut single "When You Leave (Numa Numa)" had already notched up more than four million views on YouTube, made the Billboard dance chart Top 10 and been lauded by P.Diddy and Kanye West. Last year, Alina was invited to Mariah Carey’s house and was shocked to discover her idol knew the song. Thanks to a steamy video shot by A-list Hollywood director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X Men and happens also to be Alina’s boyfriend) and choreographed by Fatima Robinson, who has previously worked with The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie and Rihanna. Alina’s celebrity fans and startling start to her pop career mean she is more in demand than ever – she was recently announced as the face of Playboy.com.

Alina's debut album "Everbody Wants Me" will be released locally by Universal Records.

Check out these links :
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alina-Puscau/19759124199
Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/alinapuscau
Imeem:
http://www.imeem.com/alinapuscau
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/alinapuscau

THE BONGGA COLLECTION - 42 of the Biggest OPM Retro Hits compiled in 2 CDs!

Tracklisting:

DISC 1
1.Annie Batungbakal - Hotdog
2.Sumayaw Sumunod - The Boyfriends
3.Pumapatak Ang Ulan - APO Hiking Society
4.Handog - Florante
5.Langit na Naman - Hotdog
6.Pagtumatagal Lalong Tumitibay - Wadab
7.Ang Aking Awitin - Bong Gabriel
8.Umagang Kay Ganda - Tillie Moreno & Ray-An Fuentes
9.Mamang Sorbetero - Celeste Legaspi
10.Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis - Charing
11.Blue Jeans - APO Hiking Society
12.Bongga Ka Day - Hotdog
13.Ang Jeepney - Wadab
14.Dance With Me - The Boyfriends
15.A Love To Last A Lifetime - Jose Mari Chan
16.20 Minutes Before Take Off - Dan Henry
17.When I Met You - APO Hiking Society
18.You Made Me Live Again - Janet Basco
19.The Beginning - Tillie Moreno & Ray-An Fuentes
20.Points Of View - Joey Albert & Pops Fernandez
21.Just Say You Love Me - Pops Fernandez

DISC 2
1.Behhh, Buti Nga - Hotdog
2.Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba - APO Hiking Society
3.Love At Thirty Thousand Feet - Jose Mari Chan
4.Movie Fan - Celeste Legaspi
5.Champoy - Subas Herrero & Noel Trinidad
6.Badaf Forever - Charing
7.Ako'y Pinoy - Florante
8.Lumba Lumba - Paul Toledo
9.Dahil Mahal Kita - The Boyfriends
10.Ewan - APO Hiking Society
11.Refrain - Jose Mari Chan
12.No One Throws Away Memories - Richard Tan
13.Nothing I Want More - Tillie Moreno
14.Nais Kong Malaman Mo - The Boyfriends
15.Parang Ulap - Wadab
16.Gulong ng Palad - Eugene Villaluz
17.Jackpot Ka Sa Puso Ko - Arnold Gamboa
18.Meowww - Hotdog
19.Big Beautiful Country - Jose Mari Chan
20.Kahit La La La Ay Puwede Na - Subas Herrero & Noel Trinidad
21.Wala Na Bang Lalaki (Can't Stop The Music) - Charing

May 21, 2009

JAY R'S "SOUL IN LOVE" ALBUM TURNS PLATINUM

Jay R's bestselling CD "Soul In Love" has been certified platinum. The Prince of Soul received his platinum record last Sunday (May 17th) from Universal Records' General Manager Kathleen Dy Go on SOP. "Soul In Love" was certified the #! album of 2008 by Music One record chain, outselling international titles like Mamma Mia and Twilight soundtrack albums. The concept album features Jay R's soulful renditions of songs by James Ingram, Smokey Robinson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, The Stylistics, El Debarge and more.

JED MADELA'S LATEST ALBUM "SONGS REDISCOVERED 2: THE ULTIMATE OPM PLAYLIST" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!

World Champion Jed Madela's new hit album from Universal Records "Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" has been certified gold. Jed received his gold record last Sunday (May 17th) from Universal Records' General Manager Kathleen Dy Go during the launch of his current single "Give Me A Chance" on ASAP. "Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" is also available on MP3 and MP4 formats. Both formats contains all the songs (82 songs!) taken from his albums - "I'll Be Around", "Songs Rediscovered", "Only Human", "Songs Rediscovered 2" and "The Voice Of Christmas". The MP4 format contains all his music videos!

May 16, 2009

We Were Promised Jetpacks - "Quiet Little Voices"



Roll up your sleeves, and listen to their music. This is "Quiet Little Voices" from Glaswegian quartet WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS.

We Were Promised Jetpacks are:
Adam Thompson (vocals, guitar), Michael Palmer (guitar), Sean Smith (bass), and Darren Lackie (drums).

Single is taken from their debut album "These Four Walls".

Album will be released in the Philippines on June 14th by Universal Records, under license from Fat Cat Records UK.

May 14, 2009

THE WHITEST BOY ALIVE'S NEW ALBUM "RULES"

2009 sees The Whitest Boy Alive return with a highly anticipated new album entitled "Rules". The album follows up 2006’s successful "Dreams" which introduced Erlend Ƙye’s side project The Whitest Boy Alive to the world. Ƙye is the spectacled half of Norwegian acoustic duo Kings Of Convenience, who gave us hits like "Toxic Girl" and "Misread". He formed The Whitest Boy Alive with the intention of taking a break from Kings of Convenience's restrained acoustic sound and making electronic dance music.

Check out these links :
Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/thewhitestboyalive
Official website:
http://www.whitestboyalive.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Whitest-Boy-Alive/86819745496

THE WHITEST BOY ALIVE's new album "Rules" will be released locally on May 23rd by Universal Records!

Remember The Name - WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS

"blistering post-punk anthems of the highest pedigree: powerful and tuneful in just the right measures, with lead singer Adam Thompson's understated vocals keeping proceedings in check just as they threaten to spiral out of control.” – Q Magazine

“indie-pop pickery with brazen aplomb” – The List

"an impeccable grab bag of influences and a miraculously accessible romantic sensibility." – The Skinny

"seething with a newfound intent, their crisp, flighty choruses and sure-footed narratives are bolder and more purposeful than ever before." – Drowned in Sound

Check out these links:
Myspace :http://www.myspace.com/wewerepromisedjetpacks
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-Were-Promised-Jetpacks/65737311704
Twitter : http://twitter.com/wwpj

WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS' debut album "These Four Walls" will be released locally on June 14th by Universal Records!

May 11, 2009

Billy Crawford's "Groove" Album Packaging

Shown here: special packaging for Billy Crawford's album "Groove"

May 8, 2009

INTERNATIONAL R&B-POP SENSATION BILLY CRAWFORD RELEASES NEW ALBUM "GROOVE"!

Billy Crawford: singer, songwriter, dancer, performer, producer. 2 million records sold and still counting…

In 2001, Billymania started in Europe when his smash hit "Trackin" went straight to the top of the French charts and was certified platinum (more than 500,000 copies sold). The track also made #1 in Holland, #2 in Belgium, #3 in Switzerland, #20 in Germany. His second album "Ride" was certified gold in France (100,000 copies) within just a few weeks and shipped gold in Switzerland. The album went on to achieve platinum status in the French market (300,000) and a total of 450,000 copies have been sold to date. Billy Crawford has already received a nomination at the 2002 NRJ Music Awards for “Best Newcomer of the Year” and in 2003, he was awarded as “International Male Artist of the Year” beating competition from Will Smith, Eminem and Robbie Williams. In 2004, Billy released his 3rd album “Big City” and toured the Philippines to promote the album release. The first single “Bright Lights” was an immediate success and the album was certified Gold. He released another album in 2007 entitled “It’s Time” and hosted a dance reality show “M.O.V.E.” The winning dancers became part of his back-up dancers in his major concert at the Araneta Coliseum. In 2008, Billy transferred to ABS-CBN and became the host of Pinoy Dream Academy and is now seen regularly on ASAP.

Billy Crawford has just released his brand new album entitled “Groove”. The new CD is a re-working of classic hits from the 70’s to the 80’s. The handsomely-packaged CD includes 3 bonus tracks!

Tracklisting:
-Steal Away (originally popularized by Robbie Dupree)
-Sexy Eyes (originally popularized by Dr. Hook)
-Rock With You (originally popularized by Michael Jackson)
-Let’s Groove (originally popularized by Earth, Wind & Fire)
-Could It Be I’m Fallin’ In Love (originally popularized by The Spinners
-Lovely Day (originally popularized by Bill Withers)
-You’ve Got a Friend feat. Nikki Gil (originally popularized by James Taylor
-How Sweet It Is (originally popularized by James Taylor)
-Never Let Her Slip Away (originally popularized by Andrew Gold)
-Human Nature (originally popularized by Michael Jackson)
-One Last Cry (originally popularized by Brian McKnight)
-Someone (originally popularized by El Debarge)
-Mercy, Mercy Me (originally popularized by Marvin Gaye)
-Human Nature (Acoustic Version)
-You’ve Got a Friend feat. Nikki Gil (Acoustic Version)
-Steal Away (Silverfilter Remix)

May 3, 2009

Lady Sovereign video "So Human"




Sampling elements from The Cure's Close To Me, this is the catchy single from British rap-pop sensation Lady Sovereign entitled "So Human", off her album "Jigsaw".

Lady Sovereign "Jigsaw" album marketed and distributed in the Philippines by Universal Records, under license from Midget Records.

GO BRITS - Great Albums From U.K.'s Best Kept Secrets!

NEW RHODES - Everybody Loves A Scene
After completing tours with the likes of Bloc Party, Razorlight and The Killers, Bristol formed/London based four piece New Rhodes release their second album "Everybody Loves A Scene". Inspired by the likes of Joy Division, The Smiths and The Strokes, the album is set to be one of the hottest albums of 2009 and sees the band continue with the British indie rock sound of their 2006 critically-acclaimed debut that falls somewhere between The Smiths, The House Of Love, Kaiser Chiefs and Editors. The singles "The Joys Of Finding And Losing That Girl", "Is This The Life You Want" and "Everybody Loves A Scene" are included.


DECORATION - See You After The War
Decoration grip your emotions with a simple recipe of shimmering, interfering guitars and a reflection on real life. Three parts Bolton, one part London, they make soaring atmospheric pop in the classic indie tradition - embracing the passion and humour of The Smiths, Echo and The Bunnymen, Pulp and The Wedding Present. Featuring vocal contributions from John Bramwell of I Am Kloot and Jana Heller of The Arrogants, the new album "See You After the War" sways like a punch-drunk heavyweight from rampant indie guitar jangle thrash to head-in-the-hands post-bout melancholic realisation. Includes "Glasshouse" and "Square Mile".


SILENT ALLIANCE - The Spirit Of An Age To Come
In an alternative music scene dominated by style-over-substance monotone indie rock, London's Silent Alliance stand out as one of the few bands that can truly claim to be a unique proposition. Silent Alliance have created an intelligent, guitar-driven pop sound that combines both the euphoric and hugely danceable with the reflective and melancholic. Their musical influences include the likes of New Order, The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Kate Bush, Psychedelic Furs and Bruce Springsteen, as well as more obscure modern Scandinavian artists such as Mew and Hakan Hellstrom. Featuring "Cities On Fire", "The Edge Of Town", "Hollow Talk" and more. Includes one Philippines-only bonus track!


WAKE THE PRESIDENT - You Can't Change That Boy
Glasgow's Wake The President release their debut album, "You Can’t Change That Boy". Co-produced by ex-Delgados’ drummer Paul Savage (whose recent credits include Franz Ferdinand, King Creosote, & Malcolm Middleton), they are the latest innovative group to be released on the award-winning Electric Honey Records (others include Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol) and have been tipped by MOJO as the band to keep an eye on. They draw their influences from a variety of sources, with the Postcard-era Go Betweens/Aztec Camera as well as The Smiths and Orange Juice unashamedly seeping through in their diverse harmonies and melodies. Featuring "Remember Fun?", "Miss Tierney", "You Can't Change That Boy" and more.


SONS AND DAUGHTERS - This Gift
The Glasgow-based four-piece Sons and Daughter (featuring ex-members of Arab Strap) present their new album "This Gift". Winning fans in Nick Cave, Franz Ferdinand and the critics who marked Sons And Daughters out as a unique group of fine taste and judgment. For the new album, they've recruited former Suede guitarist and fast-becoming Ć¼ber-producer Bernard Butler to produce their third and most accessible album. "The Gift" is nowhere near as dark-hearted and intense as its predecessor, but the trade off is a broader sound that takes in '60s girl groups and psychobilly rock, sounding something like the teenage offspring of Strawberry Switchblade and The Cramps. Other influences include Blondie, defunct American cult act Pretty Girls Make Graves and the Velvet Underground. Features the singles "Gilt Complex", "The Gift" and "Darling".

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SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS - Alpinisms
Fans of Broadcast, Electrelane, Ladytron, Au Revoir Simone, Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine, hope you're reading this. Brooklyn trio School of Seven Bells, founded by ex-Secret Machines guitarist Benjamin Curtis and vocalist twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza of On!Air!Library!, are currently causing a bit of a frenzy amongst the indie media, and it's easy to see why. Their intoxicating blend of droning soundscapes, ethereal vocals, afro-pop and electro house influences has captured imaginations, hearts and a growing legion of fans. In their debut album "Alpinisms", they have uncovered a rich nexus between humming shoegaze guitar, floaty and ethereal 4AD pop, and the wistful exuberance of ’90s Manchester. The album includes contribution from Blonde Redhead's Simone Pace and includes the singles "My Cabal", "Iamundernodisguise", "Face To Face On High Places", "Half Asleep" and more.


THE MORNING PAPER - What We Wish
The Morning Paper is primarily the solo project of David Kyhlberg and features a rotating cast of characters including Ida Bergstrom (of the Bridal Shop) and Karl Daniel Tornqvist. The Morning Paper’s new album "What We Want" reveals a band whose sound, heavily embroidered with epic synth washes and shy, reverb-kissed vocals, nodded to like minded Scandinavians such as Celestial and The Radio Dept. Recommended if you like New Order, Cocteau Twins, Sigur Ros, Slowdive, Prefab Sprout, Saint Etienne, My Bloody Valentine, Brighter, The Radio Department, Nathan Fake, M83, Trembling Blue Stars, Blueboy, Brian Eno, Junior Boys, Manual. Includes one Philippines-only bonus track!

Ogie Alcasid video "Kahit Na"



The latest single from Ogie Alcasid, from his certified Platinum album "The Great Filipino Song Book". Video features Judy Ann Santos. Buy the CD now!

Watch out for Ogie Alcasid's upcoming movie with Judy Ann Santos called "Oh My Girl".

Silent Sanctuary video "Hay Naku"



The carrier single from Silent Sanctuary brand new album "Mistaken For Granted". Buy the CD now!

JED MADELA'S NEW ALBUM "SONGS REDISCOVERED 2" NOW AVAILABLE AS SINGLE CD

Due to numerous requests, World Champion Jed Madela's new album "Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" is now made available as a single CD. The new version has a colored cover artwork but still contains all the 16 songs available in the 2CD edition. “Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” is Jed's follow-up to his Double Platinum-certified album “Songs Rediscovered” released five years ago. The new CD features his interpretations of timeless OPM songs from the '80s and '90s by artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Basil Valdez, Ric Segreto, Raymond Lauchengco, Jose Mari Chan, Keno, Odette Quesada, Side A, Neocolours, Tito Mina, Jam Morales and more. Produced by the Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, the album's carrier singles are "I Need You Back" and "Give Me A Chance". Jed just finished shooting the music video for the second single "Give Me A Chance". "Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" is now also available on MP3 and MP4 formats. Both formats contains all the songs (82 songs!) taken from his albums - "I'll Be Around", "Songs Rediscovered", "Only Human", "Songs Rediscovered 2" and "The Voice Of Christmas". The MP4 format contains all his music videos!

INTERNATIONAL QUEEN OF BOSSA NOVA LISA ONO RELEASES 2 NEW ALBUMS SIMULTANEOUSLY!

International Queen of Bossa Nova Lisa Ono releases two new albums simultaneously! The first CD "Look To The Rainbow-Jazz Standards From LA" was produced by Lisa and Bill Cantos, who is a singer, composer, pianist and has performed with Sergio Mendes, and also known for his detailed knowledge of Brazilian music. The sound concept of this album is, “Lisa Ono with chorus”. Every tune has a chorus, and two of the songs features renowned acapella group Take 6. Includes tracks like “My Funny Valentine”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “The Shadow Of Your Smile” and Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why”. The second CD "Cheek To Cheek-Jazz Standards From Rio" was produced by Lisa and Mario Adnet, a Brazilian guitar player, has been arranging many songs for Lisa many years. The sound concept for this album is, “Lisa Ono with horns”, and features Big Band classics such as Duke Ellington’s numbers, the top horn section, strings, and percussion musicians of Rio, Brazil. Includes tracks like “Fly Me To The Moon”, “The More I See You” “All Of Me”, “Cheek To Cheek,”, “Hello Dolly” and more!

GRAMMY WINNING MUSIC ICON CHAKA KHAN RELEASES JAZZ STANDARDS & POP CLASSICS CD "CLASSIKHAN"

Legendary, 8-time Grammy winning music icon Chaka Khan releases her excellent album of jazz standards and traditional pop classics, “Classikhan”, which she recorded with the renowned London Symphony Orchestra. Chaka’s song choices for “Classikhan” ran the musical gamut: “Hey Big Spender”, “I’m In The Mood For Love”, Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” “The Best Is Yet To Come”, Peggy Lee’s “Is That All There Is?”, James Bond’s themes "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Goldfinger" and Lulu’s “To Sir With Love”. There is also a new ballad, “I Believe”, a Khan-penned original. The album features guest appearances by pianist Joe Sample and percussionist Sheila E. “Classikhan” can be seen as a follow-up to the “Echoes of an Era” album Chaka Khan made with her all-star cast of jazz musicians in 1982. With an outstanding career now spanning 30 years, including eight Grammy Awards, 18 Grammy nominations, three platinum and seven gold albums, Chaka Khan’s stellar project like “Classikhan” will undoubtedly garner additional awards and hits.

BRITISH RAP-POP SENSATION LADY SOVEREIGN UNLEASHES NEW CD "JIGSAW"

In 2006, British rap-pop sensation Lady Sovereign signed with Jay Z's Def Jam label, secured an opening slot on Gwen Stefani's tour and sold more than a million units of her single "Love Me Or Hate Me", (becoming the first British female artist to reach no. 1 on TRL) and has collaborated with Basement Jaxx, The Beastie Boys and Pharrell Williams. In 2009, Lady Sovereign re-emerges with a whole new outlook, both musically and as a budding label owner. Her new album "Jigsaw" includes collaborations with club jammer producers Dr. Luke (Leona Lewis, Missy Elliott), Medasyn and Benny Blanco (Katy Perry, Britney Spears) and has more electro-influenced dance numbers and less bang-hard beats. Interesting, slightly fast paced beats, with dancey samples, battle-like rhymes and eclectic musical decisions. This album definitely belongs in the '80s, '90s, and present. Includes "Let Be Mates", "Jigsaw", "I Got You Dancing!" and "So Human", which samples The Cure's classic "Close To Me".

May 2, 2009

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK ACT KAMIKAZEE RELEASES NEW ALBUM "LONG TIME NOISY"!

Universal Records finally releases Kamikazee’s much-anticipated third album "Long Time Noisy" featuring the launching single “Wala”. "Long Time Noisy" is Kamikazee’s follow-up to their Double Platinum breakthrough album "Maharot", which was jumpstarted by the crossover radio hit “Narda”. The album also spawned hits such as “Martyr Nyebera” and “Seksi Seksi”. The band also came up with hits such as the Parokya Ni Edgar collaboration “The Ordertaker” and their rendition of APO Hiking Society's "Doo Bidoo”, which made the compilation tribute album "Kami nAPO Muna" one of the highest-selling albums in recent memory. Kamikazee’s longtime hard efforts finally paid off, making them one of the most in-demand rock bands in the live circuit, a multi-awarded band (winning NU107 Rock Awards as Listeners’ Choice and Song of the Year for “Narda”, for starters) and commercial endorsers for high-profile products such as Rexona and Smart.

The band took three long years to construct and record "Long Time Noisy" as the band balanced their grueling gig schedules and their serious desire to release the best album they can possibly come up with. And they did exactly that with their new album. The album was recorded at Tower of Doom studios with producer Eric Perlas (whose credits include The Out of Body Special Love Is…, Queso and Chicosci’s last albums) and includes collaborations with keyboardist Leo SaƱo of Corporate Lo-Fi, turntablist Biboy Garcia of Sinag and Queso, Maychelle Baay of Moonstar88, Ian Tayao of Queso, Reg Rubio of Greyhoundz and Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar.

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BILLY CRAWFORD IS THE NEWEST MYX CELEBRITY VJ!

International pop sensation Billy Crawford is set to grace the number one music channel in the Philippines as MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of May!

Born on May 16, 1982 with Filipino and American decent, Billy Crawford is the epitome of what real entertainment should be all about. He is a dancer, singer, performer, recording artist, songwriter, and an actor – pretty much all the elements needed to bring the house down. At 26, Billy has proven to Filipinos that dreams do come true if pursued with passion and determination. Some of his phenomenal big hits, locally and internationally, include "Trackin'" (2001), "When You Think About Me" (2002), and "Bright Lights" (2004). About a year ago, he flew back to his motherland to continue his career as an artist. He signed up with the Kapamilya network and was visible in shows like ASAP and Pinoy Dream Academy with Toni Gonzaga and real-life girlfriend, Nikki Gil.

Now, he’s the newest MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of May! On May 4 – 8, welcome him as he brings you R&B and Rap music videos in URBAN MYX, followed by a special MYXILOG on May 10 until May 16 – which is also the date when he’ll turn 27. He’ll give you mellow and easy-listening music videos in MELLOW MYX on May 17–23. Lastly, the audience will get to interact and request their favorite music videos through VJ Billy in MY MYX on May 24–30.

So don’t miss out on the newest MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of May, Billy Crawford only in the number one music channel in the Philippines that offers your choice and your music, MYX!

Watch out as Billy releases her newest album this May entitled “Groove” under Universal Records. The music video of his first single titled “Steal Away” – a funky-contemporary rendition of the '80s Robbie Dupree hit – will be launched on MYX PREMIERE soon!

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